Mount Vernon City Council

Mount Vernon City Council backs renewal of State Capital Improvement Program

Mar 17, 2025

The Mount Vernon City Council has adopted a resolution in support of the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP), which will appear on the May 6 statewide ballot.

Mount Vernon denies Knox County's Memorial Building sign request

Mar 17, 2025

The Mount Vernon City Council has turned down a request from the Knox County Commission to allow the installation of a sign on the tree lawn at the Knox County Memorial Building.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

Mar 10, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Knox County: March 9-15

Mar 10, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.

Mount Vernon City Council approves creation of city inspector position

Mar 3, 2025

The Mount Vernon City Council has approved the creation of a city inspector position, which had been included in the city's budget.

Mount Vernon mayor upset over council rejection of communications position

Mar 3, 2025

Mayor Matt Starr expressed disappointment to the Mount Vernon City Council after a proposal for a communications director position was rejected during the February 24 council meeting.

Miller to resign from Mount Vernon City Council

Mar 1, 2025

Mount Vernon Councilman Mike Miller has announced his resignation from the city council, citing health and family reasons.

Government events this March in Knox County

Feb 28, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this month.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

Feb 24, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Knox County: Feb. 23 - March 1

Feb 24, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.

Mount Vernon looks for funds to upgrade wastewater treatment facilities

Feb 16, 2025

The Mount Vernon City Council has voted to authorize an application for a Water Pollution Control Loan Fund aimed at planning, designing, and constructing wastewater facilities.

Mount Vernon plans Citizens Police Academy

Feb 16, 2025

The Mount Vernon Police Department's community engagement officer informed the city council at its February 10 meeting about the initiation of a Citizens Police Academy set to begin in March.

Local Government Meetings today in Knox County

Feb 10, 2025

Knox County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Knox County: Feb. 9-15

Feb 10, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.

Public officials in Knox County to get comprehensive plan briefing

Feb 9, 2025

The Mount Vernon City Council, the Knox County Commission, and the Regional Planning Commission are scheduled to meet jointly on Monday, February 17, to receive a briefing on the draft comprehensive plan from the Together Knox Leadership Group.

Mount Vernon approves Civil Service Commission, other board members

Feb 2, 2025

Mount Vernon City Council approved the appointment and reappointment of five city residents to public boards and commissions during its January 27 meeting.